Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Cosy Crochet and a Giveaway.

So today there will be a little giveaway but more of that later. First and quite timely I think, some snugly, cosy crochet. Just what we all need after the dreadful weather we've been having.

Although today the weather seems to be trying to redeem itself. I love this little glimpse between the houses of the fells. Anyhow back to cosy, crochet.

Two almost identical blankets. Have you spotted the difference? The one on the right has some bullion crochet centers, see the little swirly bits.

All these squares were crocheted by my Dad. He then passed them on to me and I wove in all the tail ends and crocheted them together. (All the bits he doesn't like doing.) But since he is now retired and likes something to keep his hands busy when he can't get out in the garden. These two are the right size for a buggy, pram, car seat or just a small persons snuggle on the sofa.

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TA-DAA!

Right, now for my little giveaway to celebrate my 300th blog post. I must admit it nearly sneaked by me, I almost missed it.

So I put on my very worn thinking cap and decided a pair of lacy fingerless mitts might be appropriate to see you through the autumn.

And a small selection of vintage Pearsall's stranded rayon threads to keep those toasty fingers busy.

And just because I thought they were pretty, some teeny tiny crochet flowers for you to do with as you wish. I always leave long tail ends so that they can be used for attaching the flowers to your chosen project.

All you have to do to be entered into the draw is leave a comment telling me what you might use these teeny crochet flowers for.

Well firstly Fi, can I say how beautiful your felty pic looks on your blog header - it really is a stunner isn't it. Now to your giveaway - such lovely items and those little crochet flowers would look so pretty on our little frocks for the "Dress a girl around the world scheme". I could see them on pockets and bodice tops etc. x Jo

I'm crocheting a lampshade at the moment and those pretty flowers would look great as an extra embellishment.Love your new header - so colourful.x(Can I just say how fab that your Dad is a keen crocheter).

Oh Fi I love all your goodies I especially love it that your Dad crochets. And what gorgeous work he does. How sweet that you work in his loose ends for him:) I think I would sprinkle those teeny crocheted flowers all over a hat for myself and maybe add a few to the lovely handwarmers!

Oh, Pearly Queen has had the same idea.I would also attach them to a pretty branch and hang it on the ceiling in a corner. That would be pretty I think.I hope it is okay if I join here, allthough I am not from the UK?Greetings to the most beautiful Yorkshire Dales.Bianca

I would attach them onto a girly cushion I am planning for my daughter, a ballerina dancing in the garden. Only recently found your blog but absolutely love it, especially the milk churn cottage piece, gorgeous xx

How lovely that your dad is enjoying his crochet and helping you out at the same time. Love the wrist warmers, now if I was lucky enough to win I'd stitch those cute little flowers onto a "knee" blanket for my dear old mam, Lucey x

I want to crochet a small silver-tone clutch, and I think those little flowers would look so great lined up at the opening or randomly scattered over the bag. Hmmmmm, you've given me some great ideas! P.s. Love the tea cozy.Denise E.

Hi Fi.I love your new header. So lovely to see the bright colours on this gloomy morning. Jo and I make so many different things Fi that we would probably share the flowers. They would be put to good use on African dresses,or to pretty up the items we make for my grandbabies. :-)Hugs,A x

I would. . . share the flowers , Im learning a new easy(!) scarf patten.. and would pop(sew !) with care some on too one scarf to go to a friend in Wales whos 2nd son has flown the nest to big BIG school and its all new to have a child go, and the other to go to an elderly lady who is alone. . .

Congratulations on a very inspiring and beautiful blog. My mum, who is 83, has just finished knitting the sweetest cot blanket in readiness for the birth of her great-granddaughter who is due in November to my niece. The crocheted flowers would make a lovely embellishment to her blanket.Thank you,Barbara Anne

I'd sew them to some green crocheted string with soem crocheted leaves and attach them to the shelf above the changing mat to see if it would divert my 6 month old from rolling over at crucial points in a nappy change......

Your dad does such beautiful crochet. What a wonderful giveaway. The Pearsalls silks are gorgeous as are those gorgeous crochet mitts.I think the little flowers would pretty up some plain curtain tie backs.Margaret

You and your dad make a great team!I would use those sweet little flowers to decorate velvet pincushions with. Congrats on your 300th post, and thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway, I adore those vintage threads, such lovely colours.

Easy peasy ...they would become dingle ma dangles on a jar full of autumn twigs to brighten up a dank day here, down the valley from you!!!..next mission holly leaves and berries please(i know, i can do them myself!!!...should do since i live at Holly Cottage!)Catch up with you soon...love Jeannette..x

First of all - congratulations on your 300th post! Well done - such a milestone and every one so carefully crafted and interesting.I think I'd put them onto a brooch, with a couple more (probably 3) sewn together onto my woolly winter hat. Any left? I'd scatter them over one of the scarves I'm busy finishing as my treat for Autumn! Never mind us - what would YOU use them for???

Hey Fi, congrats on your 300th post....that's alot of time putting pics and words together and telling us about your life and your part of the world.Love the crocheted blankets, great colours and they tie in beautifully with your wonderful header pic.....I'm sure the blankets won't stay in the shop for very long.Now what was the question you asked? oh yes.... Brooches spring to mind or floral corsages with other flowers and leaves added or embellishments on my little zip purses. But I think if I won them I would have to wait until the right project turned up. In the mean time I would enjoy their beauty.....Love the tea cosy too Fi, I'm partial to a cuppa and a beautiful cosy...

What a pretty giveaway Fi, now I think I would use them to make some bunting, sew one onto a hair clip for my granddaughter......actually the the thoughts are endless. Your dad is a legend, I love it that he crochets along with his stitch work.xo Sandi

Love the crochet. I am trying hard with my squares but they just dont seem to lay very flat. Your teapot cosy would do well in my house at the moment. Love the sweet little flowers. I would put them on a needlecase that I am making - with a flower garden at the theme. Love the blog and seeing all your inspirational things. Another 300 posts please!

Hi Fi, I would use the little crochet flowers to decorate a scarf that i am knitting myself, they would look lovely ! i must say i love your blog , it's really nice to see people appreciating whats around them, the view from where you live is stunning.

Just found your blog and love it like I also love Yorkshire. My English mum and dad (acutally my mother's best friend since they were little girls of 6 writing to each other overseas) live in Yorkshire. I enjoy seeing your creative side and the glimpses of a countryside I love!

I would love to enter your giveaway and would use those delicate beauties on a quilt. Yes...a quilt. I love to mix my hobbies and would applique them to create a pretty wildflower wallhanging.

Oh how lovely it all looks, especially the crochet gloves. I would use the pretty little flowers on a hairband for my little niece. Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your 300 post.ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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I'm Fiona and I make beautiful, textural wall art from felted wool and stitch. I'm self taught and here I share my journey from crafting as a hobby to finding my way as a full time textile artist with the help and support of you lovely blog followers.